*Eligibility Requirements

  • Identification Requirement: A valid state ID or city ID is required for verification.

  • Residency: Applicants must be current residents of Chicago.

  • Housing Instability: Must be experiencing rental challenges or housing instability, such as overdue rent or utility payments.

  • Age Requirement: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

  • No Prior Grants: Neither applicants nor their household members can have previously received a CDHG grant.

  • *One Grant Per Household